PT Good Podcast

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The PT Good Podcast is a podcast where we discuss topics related to physical therapy with a primary goal of improving the standard of care in physical therapy. We hope to create a community of like-minded professionals who want to continue learning and improve the care they provide. E-mail: PTGoodPodcast@gmail.com

  1. 5d ago

    PT Good Episode 27 - Lumbar Radiculopathy Presentations

    Lumbar radiculopathy is variable. Symptoms can present in different locations and can be of different qualities. Sometimes, movements or exercises that benefit one person may make another person worse. On today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss different clinical presentations of lumbar radiculopathy and how each of them are managed. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

    1h 1m

  2. Jun 3

    PT Good Episode 26 - Radiculopathy

    Radiculopathy! Perhaps the most common presentation in orthopedic PT clinics is people with radicular pain, but what makes it a radiculopathy? Does the assessment or management change if you are dealing with radicular pain, radiculopathy, or both? Kane and Mark discuss these topics and more in regard to radiculopathy on today's episode of the PT Good Podcast! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

    1 hr

  3. May 27

    PT Good Episode 25 - The Quiet Knee Protocol

    The rate of lower extremity joint replacements has steadily increased over time. More and more people with arthritis related knee pain are offered a joint replacement quicker and at younger ages. The quiet knee protocol was recently developed by surgeons at The Hospital for Special Surgery as an alternative to 'standard' rehab. In today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark dive into the data regarding this protocol. Is the quiet knee protocol really as impressive as people think it is? Find out on today's episode! https://news.hss.edu/hss-research-shows-quiet-knee-protocol-could-redefine-knee-replacement-recovery https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0883540326003074 Note: This episode was recorded before the official publication of the research article. The statistics we reference are from the poster presentation of their research. Because of this, some numbers stated in this episode may differ from what is stated in the article. Nevertheless, the conclusions we derived and statements made in this episode are unchanged after reading the article. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

    1h 2m

  4. May 20

    PT Good Episode 24 - Running Training

    Hello, and welcome back to the PT Good Podcast! On today's episode, Kane and Mark discuss running training and preparing clients to run. Beginner to intermediate programing, cross training, and load and volume management are all discussed in this episode, as well as many other topics. If you work with runners or are interested in starting running, this episode is for you! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

    1 hr

  5. May 13

    PT Good Episode 23 - Intro to Managing Runners

    Welcome to the PT Good Podcast! Today's episode marks our first in our series on treating runners and running related injuries. We discuss common injuries, how they're addressed, and fundamentals in running rehab. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

    59 min

  6. May 6

    PT Good Episode 22 - MDT Overview

    What is Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, also known as 'McKenzie'? Is it a treatment method, assessment tool, or both? Is it just extension? Why does simply bending backwards help some people, but not others? Join Kane and Mark on today's episode of the PT Good Podcast as they discuss MDT and how it has influenced their practice as physical therapists. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

    1h 10m

  7. Apr 29

    PT Good Episode 21 - Directional Preference for Spine

    Directional preference is a commonly known term and observed phenomenon for most physical therapists. Despite this, the use of directional preference in spine care may not be optimal. In today's episode of the PT Good Podcast, Kane and Mark discuss using directional preference as an impairment to be treated. They discuss placing it at the top of your hierarchy impairments, and exhausting directional preference before moving on to other impairments. They also discuss exactly what 'clearing the spine' means to them and using the EXPOSS study to determine if a patient's extremity pain could be related to their spine. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

    1h 3m

  8. Apr 22

    PT Good Episode 20 - Directional Preference

    Today we discuss directional preference, arguably the most important treatment classification. Kane and Mark discuss their thoughts on directional preference being an impairment that much be addressed, similar to reduced range of motion or strength. They each give their own opinions on how they address directional preferences and key aspects of the subjective and objective exam that may signify that a patient has directional preference. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our personal beliefs and do not reflect those of our employers or any other professional organizations.

    1h 11m
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The PT Good Podcast is a podcast where we discuss topics related to physical therapy with a primary goal of improving the standard of care in physical therapy. We hope to create a community of like-minded professionals who want to continue learning and improve the care they provide. E-mail: PTGoodPodcast@gmail.com

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
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